Emamectin Poisoning in Thailand: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes.

Emamectin benzoate (Emamectin) is a broad-spectrum insecticide. Current data regarding emamectin poisoning in humans are very limited. We performed a 10-year retrospective cross-sectional study (2011-2020) using data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center database to examine the clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients exposed to emamectin.

A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of Medication Errors among Adult Patients: Characteristics and Outcomes.

Medication errors (MEs) are a global health problem. We conducted this study to clarify the clinical characteristics, outcomes, and factors associated with MEs that caused harm to adult patients (>15 years of age) who were managed in hospitals or healthcare facilities. We performed a 10-year retrospective study (2011-2020) by analyzing data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center (RPC) database (RPC Toxic Exposure Surveillance System).

A Retrospective Cohort Study of Cobra Envenomation: Clinical Characteristics, Treatments, and Outcomes.

This study investigated the clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of envenomation involving cobra species in Thailand (, , and ). Data of patients who had been bitten by a cobra or inoculated via the eyes/skin in 2018-2021 were obtained from the Ramathibodi Poison Center. There were 1045 patients admitted during the 4-year study period (bite, n = 539; ocular/dermal inoculation, n = 506).

Clinical characteristics, treatment and outcomes of acute propanil poisoning in a 7-year retrospective cohort study.

The present study was a 7-year retrospective cohort study (2012-2018) of patients treated for acute propanil poisoning by ingestion, using data from Ramathibodi Poison Center, Thailand. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics, treatment, outcomes and factors associated with moderate to severe outcomes and death following acute exposure to propanil. The effect of administering multiple-dose activated charcoal (MDAC) on clinical outcomes was also evaluated.

Characteristics and Consequences of Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients Reported to Ramathibodi Poison Center: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of, consequences of, and factors associated with medication errors (MEs) that cause harm to pediatric patients (<15 years of age) treated in the hospital setting.

Patients And Methods: We performed a 10-year retrospective study (January 2011-December 2020) by analyzing data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center. MEs were classified into categories A to I according to the severity of the outcome.

Malayan Pit Viper Envenomation and Treatment in Thailand.

Introduction: The Malayan pit viper (MPV; ) is a hematotoxic snake found in all regions of Thailand and many countries in Southeast Asia. Treatment of MPV envenomation varies among facilities due to their capabilities.

Materials And Methods: This study was a retrospective review of patients with MPV envenomation who were reported to the Ramathibodi Poison Center from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2018.

Clinical effects and factors associated with adverse clinical outcomes of hymenopteran stings treated in a Thai Poison Centre: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Objective: To describe clinical effects and outcomes of hymenopteran stings and to explore the non-laboratory factors associated with adverse clinical outcomes, a composite outcome including death, respiratory failure requiring intubation, acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis and hypotension requiring vasopressor use.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed at the Ramathibodi Poison Center, a poison centre of a tertiary care hospital in Thailand. All cases of hymenopteran sting consultations from January 2015 to June 2019 were consecutively enrolled, and charts were reviewed.

Toad Poisoning: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes.

Objective: This study was performed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with toad poisoning in Thailand.

Methods: We carried out a retrospective study of patients with toad poisoning from the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System during a 5-year period (2012-2016).

Results: We studied 36 patients poisoned by toad toxin.

Myotoxic Mushroom Poisoning in Thailand: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes.

Purpose: To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of myotoxic mushroom poisoning in Thailand.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of cases of myotoxic mushroom poisoning from the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System during a 5-year period (2012-2016).

Results: Forty-one cases were included.

Acute Imidacloprid Poisoning in Thailand.

Introduction: Imidacloprid is the most commonly used neonicotinoid insecticide worldwide. Despite its reputation for safety, there is increasing evidence regarding its toxicity. This study characterized the clinical manifestations and outcomes of acute imidacloprid poisoning.

Poisoning of glutaraldehyde-containing products: clinical characteristics and outcomes.

Objective: This study describes the clinical characteristics, outcomes, and factors at presentation associated with death of cases poisoned by glutaraldehyde (GA)-containing products.

Methods: We performed a 5-year retrospective cohort study (July 2013-June 2018) using data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center.

Results: There were 244 cases included in this study.

Utility of Thrombin Time in Management of Patients with Green Pit Vipers Bite.

Objectives: GGreen pit vipers (GPV) envenomation causes consumptive coagulopathy mainly by thrombin-like enzymes. Fibrinogen levels are generally investigated to help evaluate systemic envenomation. However, tests of fibrinogen levels may not be available in every hospital.

Clinical Characteristics of Poisoning.

Background: is a tropical plant used as a herbal medicine in various parts of the world, including Thailand. In glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient patients, acute hemolysis has been reported following the ingestion of this plant. Methemoglobinemia was reported in the present study.

Hematotoxic Manifestations and Management of Green Pit Viper Bites in Thailand.

Introduction: Green pit vipers (GPV) are widely distributed throughout Thailand and are responsible for significant morbidity. The primary objective of this study was to characterize clinical presentations and treatment methods for GPV bites. The secondary objective was to demonstrate the earliest and latest onset of hematotoxicity.

Recurrent neurotoxic envenoming of cobra bite.

Recurrent systemic envenomation in patients who sustained viper bites, and who previously responded to antivenom, is well described in the literature. However, cases of recurrent neurotoxic envenoming after antivenom treatment are rarely reported. We present three patients who were envenomed by a cobra (Naja kaouthia or N.

Clinical outcome of paraquat poisoning during pregnancy.

We aimed to describe clinical characteristics and outcomes of paraquat poisoning in pregnant patients, their fetuses, and newborns. We performed a retrospective study of pregnant patients who were exposed to paraquat, from the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, during a 5-year period. Thirty-six patients, representing every trimester, were included.

Krait envenomation in Thailand.

Purpose: Three species in the genus inhabit Thailand. Among these, (Malayan krait) is the most common and deadliest. Currently, the clinical manifestations of patients envenomed by kraits, especially (banded krait), have not been thoroughly investigated.

Clinical characteristics and outcome of toxicity from Amanita mushroom poisoning.

Objective: To describe and analyze the clinical characteristics and outcome of amatoxin poisoning cases.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of amatoxin poisoning cases from Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, from May 2013 to August 2015.

Results: There were 30 consultations with a total of 55 poisoning cases.

Cyanide poisoning in Thailand before and after establishment of the National Antidote Project.

Context: Antidote shortage is a global problem. In Thailand, the National Antidote Project (NAP) has operated since November 2010 to manage the national antidote stockpile, educate the healthcare providers on appropriate antidote use, and evaluate antidote usage.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of NAP implementation on mortality rate and antidote use in cyanide poisoning cases arising from ingestion of cyanide or cyanogenic glycoside.

Clinical characteristics of zinc phosphide poisoning in Thailand.

Objective: The objectives of this study were to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of poisoning by zinc phosphide, a common rodenticide in Thailand, and to evaluate whether these outcomes can be prognosticated by the clinical presentation.

Materials And Methods: A 3-year retrospective cohort study was performed using data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System.

Results: In total, 455 poisonings were identified.

OCCUPATIONAL CARBAMATE POISONING IN THAILAND.

Carbamate insecticide is a leading cause of poisoning in Thailand. The objective of this study was to characterize the clinical manifestations and modes of occupational exposure in carbamate poisoning cases. We retrospectively studied all the cases of carbamate poisoning due to occupational exposure recorded in the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance system during 2005 to 2010.

PLANT POISONING IN THAILAND: A 10-YEAR ANALYSIS FROM RAMATHIBODI POISON CENTER.

Plant poisoning is not uncommon in Thailand. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, type, clinical manifestations, severity and outcomes of plant poisoned patients in Thailand over a 10-year period. We retrospectively reviewed data from the Ramathibodi Poison Center Toxic Exposure Surveillance System for 2001-2010.

Effect of activated charcoal in reducing paracetamol absorption at a supra-therapeutic dose.

Background: Activated charcoal (AC) is recommended for treatment of acute poisoning, thereby decreasing gastrointestinal tract absorption. AC from different sources may have different adsorptive capacity. The AC that is available in Thailand has not been proven yet for its efficacy The authors simulated paracetamol overdose model for the present study.

Human poisoning in Thailand: The Ramathibodi Poison Center's experience (2001-2004).

Objective: To identify poisoning and toxic exposure pattern, severity, and clinical outcome in Thailand during 2001 to 2004.

Method: This is a prospective study. All inquiries were registered, followed up, and verified.